The Velvet Glove: Delcy Rodríguez's Faustian Bargain The Miraflores Palace, once a symbol of Venezuelan grandeur and pride, now stands as a testament to the country's tumultuous times.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez moves through its opulent halls with calculated caution, accompanied by an unusually tight security detail.
Rodríguez's transformation from Maduro loyalist to Trump proxy has been swift and deliberate. Her government is now effectively a vassal state, subject to Washington's influence over its economy and politics.